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College of Nursing

Course Syllabus

NUR303 - Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Roles and Issues in Nursing

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course is designed to facilitate the RN to BSN student to transition to the role of baccalaureate nursing. Focus will be on philosophy, values, and roles of professional nursing in contemporary and future nursing practice and issues in nursing. Personal and professional expectations and goals are explored to foster educational and professional growth, Nursing conceptual models and theories, roles, concepts, and issues are explored in the context of the healthcare system.

Course Prerequisites

NUR 300 or permission of the RN to BSN Program

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

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